FrameRef 1.0.1 Release Notes

FrameRef 1.0.1 brings a refreshed UI, faster PDF handling, improved video workflows, and important stability improvements. This update refines the core experience while adding several highly requested features.

New Features

Expose Proxy Settings for Social Media Downloader

You can now configure proxy settings directly for the downloader, improving compatibility in restricted networks and studio environments.

Audio Output for Video Items

Video items now support audio playback, making it easier to reference dialogue, timing, and sound-based cues directly inside your board.

Optional Persistent Top Toolbar in Frameless Mode

You can now choose to keep the top toolbar visible when using frameless mode, giving quicker access to tools without sacrificing layout flexibility.

Thin Border Option for Media Items

Added an option to display subtle borders around images, PDFs, GIFs, and videos, improving visibility on bright or similar-colored backgrounds.

PDF Dynamic Resolution (Level of Detail)

PDFs now use dynamic resolution rendering, improving clarity while optimizing performance depending on zoom level.

Keyboard Shortcuts for Playback Control

Control video playback directly from your keyboard for faster and more precise review.

<aside> ✅

Here are the available shortcuts for videos:

Left/Right to jump to previous/next frame
CTRL Left/Right to jump to the end/beginning
Arrow Up/Down to control the volume
V to toggle play/pause
M to toggle mute/unmute </aside>

Improvements

Updated User Interface

The UI has gotten its first minor overhaul.

The top menu has been moved to a menu in the top left to remove clutter.
1 Pixel thin borders overall to make it feel lighter.
We now have our own custom title bar instead of the default Windows Title bar to make FrameRef feel more modern.
And we have added more descriptions and tooltips. Now all commands in the shortcuts list in the preferences have descriptions.

Faster PDF Page Selector Loading

Improved performance when browsing large or multi-page PDFs.

Updated yt-dlp Integration

Upgraded to the latest version for better compatibility and improved download reliability.

Higher Resolution Video Downloads

The social media downloader now prioritizes the highest available resolution when downloading videos.

Bring-to-Front Behavior Disabled by Default

Items no longer automatically move to the front on click, creating a more predictable layering workflow.

System Cursors Instead of Custom Cursors

Replaced custom cursors with system cursors for better platform consistency and improved responsiveness.

Bug Fixes

Improved Drag & Drop with Identical File Names

Fixed issues when importing files with identical names, including content from apps like Eagle.

Fixed Pinterest Drag & Drop

Resolved issues when dragging images directly from Pinterest search results.

Fixed Cropping for Videos and GIFs

Corrected cropping behavior for video and GIF items.

Stability and Memory Improvements

Fixed several crashes and memory-related issues to improve overall reliability.